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Question
State two circumstances under which the demand curve slopes upwards to the right.
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Solution
- Giffen goods violate the law of. demand. The demand curve slopes upwards to the right in case of Giffen goods.
- Law of demand does not apply to prestige goods where demand slopes upwards to the right in case of prestige goods.
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When price of Giffen goods fall, the demand for it increases.
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When price of Giffen goods fall, the demand for it increases.
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